LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Utah man who pleaded guilty to killing and sexually assaulting his 5-year-old niece was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole Tuesday during an emotional hearing where the girl’s relatives called him a “monster” who savagely took the life of an innocent […]
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Utah man pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing and sexually assaulting his 5-year-old niece whose disappearance earlier this year triggered a massive search and widespread concern in a picturesque mountain valley community. Alex Whipple entered his guilty pleas to murder, kidnapping and rape Tuesday as part […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors have filed new sexual assault charges against a Utah man accused in the death of his 5-year-old niece. Authorities say additional evidence from the state crime lab led to the counts of child rape and sodomy filed Wednesday against 21-year-old Alex Whipple. Police say […]
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — The Latest on a funeral for a 5-year-old girl who police say was killed by her uncle (all times local): 2:45 p.m. A 5-year-old girl who was killed last month has been remembered as a kind, patient child who loved walking barefoot through tall grass. Elizabeth […]
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Utah man charged with kidnapping and killing his 5-year-old niece has appeared in court for first the first time on murder and other charges. Twenty one-year-old Alex Whipple was handcuffed and silent as a judge read out the charges he faces, including aggravated murder and […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A body found after a five-day search is that of a 5-year-old girl taken from her home and killed by her uncle, Utah police confirmed on Thursday. Elizabeth “Lizzy” Shelley’s remains were located in a heavily wooded area less than a block from her home […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a Utah man charged with killing his 5-year-old niece (all times local): 5:10 p.m. Police say they have found a body believed to be a 5-year-old Utah girl taken from her home and killed by her uncle five days ago. Logan Police […]
